Chapter VIII

As the weeks turned into months, I gradually forgot Gerard. I was soon the lively, spirited girl with a sense of humour again. My grades picked up rapidly and I was fifth in the level for my year-end examinations.

Gerard became obliterated from my thoughts and my vocabulary; he was no more than a mere name. Even his presence made no difference to my life.

The year-end holiday approached once more. I busied myself with the forthcoming theory Grade 8 exams, an overseas trip and church activities.

I was beginning to look at my life with a different light and love it too! The days seemed too short for everything I wanted to do: The stories I was wanted to write, the books I wanted to read, the friends I wanted to make and the places I wanted to explore.

I enjoyed and treasure each day that passed…

Our Youth Group decided to put together a short skit for Christmas. Danny and I were both involved and we spent a lot of time together, rehearsing and preparing for the Christmas surprise.

Just a week away from Christmas, during the full-dress rehearsal, I found myself alone with Danny. We started talking about school life and homework.

And then, he told me something, “I just realised how stupid crushes can get. If you break up with your boyfriend or girlfriend, you can’t even remain friends! That’s why I’m glad, ” he paused for effect. “—That you rejected me in the first place. We are still friends!”

He grinned at me.

“Friends forever!” I agreed, patting him on the back.

~The End~

Written By: Ada (21 November 2005)